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Monthly Archives: March 2014

I have always been a huge fan of cover songs, even since I heard The Ataris cover Don Henley’s “Boys of Summer” on the radio when I was 10. There is something about the fresh take on a good song that draws me in.

I have rounded up and listed my favorite cover songs (the ones I could think of off the top of my head).

Are you a fan of cover songs, too? Any awesome covers I should check out? Let me know!

I See Stars covering The Outfield’s “Your Love”

New Found Glory covering Sixpence None The Richer’s “Kiss Me”

I love NFG’s pop-punk take on such a beautiful, romantic song. Instead of slow dancing to this one with your boo, you two can jump around to it. Plus, Hayley Williams makes an appearance in the music video.

Bastille covering City High’s “What Would You Do”

Iron & Wine covering The Postal Service’s “Such Great Heights”

I am actually not positive which version I enjoy listening to more. While The Postal Service gives their song a electronic beat with a faster pace, Iron & Wine slows the song down, plucking it all out on nothing but a couple guitars.

fun. and Hayley Williams covering Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used To Know”

This is another song that has me questioning which version I like more! The original is beautiful, but this cover done by fun. and Hayley Williams is more raw, using an acoustic guitar and a piano (of course) to guide the song. Also, I’m not usually a fan of songs performed lived like this version, but I personally think this is uh-mazing.

From Wednesday through Saturday, I attended the College Media Association’s conference in New York, a conference that brings out the staffs of newspaper, magazines, and yearbooks, from all over the country.

Every day, there are many different lectures relating to many facets journalism, from editing to graphic design. These lectures, or workshops, are taught by significant figures in the journalism field.

A picture I took of a table holding college newspapers from all over the country.

I had an absolutely amazing time! I met so many interesting people and learned so many useful things that will help me upon graduation.

This photo was taken before I learned how to properly wear a nametag in one workshop.

I’m still afraid of the future, but after this weekend, I’m a little more hopeful and confident that I can make it in journalism.

On Friday night, award-winning novelist Neil Gaiman came to speak at my university.

Gaiman, author of well-known novels and books such as “Coraline,” “The Graveyard Book,” and “American Gods,” conducted a lecture that focused on the creativity of writing. He read some of his short stories and poems and answered a few questions about where his inspiration and ideas for stories come from. His answer was “You can get them anywhere.”

He proved his example when he read us a great poem called “The Day The Saucers Came,” which came from his experience staying in a hotel where the Internet was down.

It’s fun to dream, and oftentimes, whenever I am scraping a penny on a lottery scratch-off card, I can’t help but actually put thought into what I would do if I won a hefty amount of money.

Some say that would buy a huge house in some beautiful place, like on the beach, on a mountain or in a city.

Others say they would buy things like their own shark or zebra or 50-foot gumball machine.

Me?

I’d give some to my family and move us somewhere better.

Buttttt, I would take the remaining money and buy pretty much everything in a craft store to finally get a start on all of the DIY crafts I have ‘favorited’ and ‘pinned.’ I would also buy every ingredient in store to bake and cook fabulous desserts and meals. But first, I would have to hire someone to teach me how to cook. 😉

Here are some of the crafts and desserts I hope to get started on soon, whether I win the lottery or not!